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Normagene · 09-27-2012, 09:58 AM

Looking over my order paperwork and noticed that an automatic cost $1,185 more, but that ain't all. If you buy an automatic the gas guzzler tax goes from $1,300 to $2,300. So an automatic really will cost you $2,485 more than a 6 speed manual. Ouch

strych9 · 09-27-2012, 10:00 AM

Yep!

tramtwo · 09-27-2012, 10:04 AM

Or just about 5 percent more than list.

tonyfred · 09-27-2012, 10:59 AM

Still not a good enough reason.

Quick · 09-27-2012, 11:04 AM

40,000.00 for a new camaro.
2.485.00 more for the auto
The look on the manual owners face
after he loses...Priceless.

DRTH VDR · 09-27-2012, 11:08 AM

Since I left my clutch knee in Vietnam, I was stoked when I saw the ZL 1 had a 6 spd auto option.

I would have a 2013 GT 500, also if Ford figured a way to offer it.

Cheers - Boyd

Major USAF
Retired

Snakedriver · 09-27-2012, 11:19 AM

Ford should offer the GT500 in a Auto trans.

flyjbaker · 09-27-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRTH VDR

Since I left my clutch knee in Vietnam, I was stoked when I saw the ZL 1 had a 6 spd auto option.

I would have a 2013 GT 500, also if Ford figured a way to offer it.

Cheers - Boyd

Major USAF
Retired

Automatics are not my preference, but for people like you, I am so very glad it was an option!!!!

Thanks for your service and sacrifice, sir!!!!

Normagene · 09-27-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyjbaker

Automatics are not my preference, but for people like you, I am so very glad it was an option!!!!

Thanks for your service and sacrifice, sir!!!!

Didn't mean to offend anyone, thank you for your bravery and the sacrifice you gave for your country. I'm a vet too. Glad GM made your ZL1 dream possible. Proud supporter of our armed forces. Thanks to all our brave young men and women.

Deke736 · 09-27-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Normagene

Looking over my order paperwork and noticed that an automatic cost $1,185 more, but that ain't all. If you buy an automatic the gas guzzler tax goes from $1,300 to $2,300. So an automatic really will cost you $2,485 more than a 6 speed manual. Ouch

Is this breaking news or just another thread to start the manual vs. auto debate again?

I'm pretty sure the pricing for the ZL1 has been around for quite awhile.

dangjohnny · 09-27-2012, 11:51 AM

The GT500 will not have an auto transmission. They would lose more consumers than they would gain.

Normagene · 09-27-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick

40,000.00 for a new camaro.
2.485.00 more for the auto
The look on the manual owners face
after he loses...Priceless.

Not with an SS, even with me, a girl, behind the wheel. What's your top speed so far in the SS? 153 in my SS. Hope to easily get into the 160's with my new ZL1 once she all broken-in. Can't wait!

ps. $2,485 is on a ZL1 and it's not 40's more like 60ish. I got a Need for Speed! Fun Fun Fun!

hognutz · 09-27-2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick

40,000.00 for a new camaro.
2.485.00 more for the auto
The look on the manual owners face
after he loses...Priceless.

2,485 into that same manual and it would have 100more hp than the auto ha ha.

Sven59 · 09-27-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRTH VDR

Since I left my clutch knee in Vietnam, I was stoked when I saw the ZL 1 had a 6 spd auto option.

I would have a 2013 GT 500, also if Ford figured a way to offer it.

Cheers - Boyd

Major USAF
Retired

Thanks for your service.

09-27-2012, 09:58 AM	#1
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Another Reason for a Manual Looking over my order paperwork and noticed that an automatic cost $1,185 more, but that ain't all. If you buy an automatic the gas guzzler tax goes from $1,300 to $2,300. So an automatic really will cost you $2,485 more than a 6 speed manual. Ouch

09-27-2012, 10:00 AM	#2
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09-27-2012, 10:59 AM	#4
tonyfred Drives: 2013 ZL1-Victory Red-Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jackson TN Posts: 1,105	Still not a good enough reason. __________________

09-27-2012, 11:04 AM	#5
Quick Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Union City,Tn. Posts: 858	40,000.00 for a new camaro. 2.485.00 more for the auto The look on the manual owners face after he loses...Priceless. __________________ OBX 1 7/8 LT's w/high flow cats. Doug Thorley catback w/x pipe. Cold air intake by CAI w/apex scoop.V-max ported throttle body.DynoSpeed tuned by Forest.369 rwhp/385 rwtq Something wicked this way cometh...

09-27-2012, 11:51 AM	#11
dangjohnny Drives: ‘21 ZL1 1LE 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Floribama Posts: 622	The GT500 will not have an auto transmission. They would lose more consumers than they would gain. __________________ ZL1 1LE Black - 6MT - PDR - Nav - Michelin PS4s

09-27-2012, 10:04 AM	#3
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Or just about 5 percent more than list.

09-27-2012, 11:08 AM	#6
DRTH VDR Drives: 2012 triple black ZL-1 #799 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 191	Since I left my clutch knee in Vietnam, I was stoked when I saw the ZL 1 had a 6 spd auto option. I would have a 2013 GT 500, also if Ford figured a way to offer it. Cheers - Boyd Major USAF Retired

09-27-2012, 11:19 AM	#7
Snakedriver Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 288	Ford should offer the GT500 in a Auto trans.